Meta settles for $17B over youth mental health harm
#MetaSettlement #YouthSafetyMeta's $12.1B settlement over youth mental health lawsuits imposes daily two-hour limits, nighttime/school-time blocks, stricter age checks, and bans on beauty filters for minors on Instagram and Facebook, with potential similar rules for other platforms. read more
Meta settles landmark youth safety lawsuit for $17B
#Meta #YouthSafetyMeta will pay up to $17.1 billion and overhaul Instagram and Facebook, settling a landmark US case over youth harm. Changes include daily limits, nighttime blocks, and parental controls, marking the largest Big Tech settlement ever. read more
Pittsburgh Woman Charged for Giving Alcohol to Teen Boys
#PittsburghCrime #YouthSafetyA 64-year-old Pittsburgh woman is accused of giving alcohol to two young boys shoveling snow and attempting to sexually assault one of them. Police charged Rochelle Stewart with multiple offenses, and she is currently out on bail pending a court appearance. read more
Gun Violence Continues to Claim Young Lives in America
#GunViolence #YouthSafetyGuns remain the top cause of death for children and teens in the U.S. for the third consecutive year, with a focus on the disproportionate impact on Black and Latino youth. Solutions include safe storage and regulation. read more